Tommy Heinsohn was an American basketball player who played in the NBA and here is everything you need to know about him including his net worth, salary, career, records and more
Tommy Heinsohn was a former NBA player and coach who spent his entire playing and coaching career with the Boston Celtics and won 10 NBA championships in the process. Let us know more about Heinsohn’s net worth, salary, records and more
Tommy Heinsohn Facts
| Birthplace | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA |
| Father’s Name | William B Heinsohn |
| Mother’s Name | Bessie Heinsohn |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| College | Holy Cross |
| Net Worth | $7 million |
| Salary | NA |
| Date of Birth | August 26, 1934 |
| Age at time of death | 86 years |
| Height (ft) | 6′ 7″ (2.01 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 99 kg (218.0 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Debut | 1956 |
| Teams | Boston Celtics |
| Achievements | 8-time NBA winner as a player 2-time NBA winner as a coach |
| Wife | Ashley Paddock |
| Children | Helen Weiss |
| Death | November 9th 2020 |
Tommy Heinsohn NBA Career Stats
| Points | 12,194 |
| Rebounds | 5,749 |
| Assists | 1,318 |
Tommy Heinsohn NBA Career
Heinsohn was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the year 1956 as a territorial pick. He was very impressive in the first season itself and was named as the Rookie of the year. Heinsohn also became a NBA All-Star in his first year itself. In the 1956-57 NBA finals, Heinsohn scored 37 points and grabbed 23 rebounds to help his team win the first of many NBA Championships.
After this he went on to be trophy less for one season and then won seven titles in a row from 1959 to 1965. In his 10 years with the Boston Celtics as a player, Heinsohn won the NBA championship eight times. Heinsohn retired in 1965 and to honour his legacy, Boston Celtics decided to retire his jersey number 15.
Just four years after retiring from the NBA with Boston Celtics, Heinsohn returned to the Celtics but as a head coach this time. He was hired by the Celtics as their Head Coach in the 1969-70 season. In the 1972-73 season, Heinsohn was named the coach of the year with a record of 68-14 for that season. However, his team the Celtics did not manage to win the NBA Championships. The very next season Heinsohn got his first title win as a coach. He also led the Celtics to a championship win in 1976. As a coach he had a record of 427-263.
Tommy Heinsohn Net Worth and Salary
As per reports Heinsohn had a net worth of an estimated $7 million at the time of his death. Details of his salary during his playing and coaching career have not been revealed to the public.
Tommy Heinsohn Personal Life
Heinsohn was born on August 26th, 1934 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was born to William B. Heinsohn (father) and Bessie Heinsohn (mother). Heinsohn was married twice in his lifetime, his first marriage was with Diane Heinsohn and the couple had three children together. However, this marriage ended with a divorce. Heinsohn’s second marriage was with Helen Weiss who passed away in 2008. He died on November 9th 2020 at his home due to a kidney failure at the age of 86.
FAQs about Tommy Heinsohn
| What was the age of Tommy Heinsohn at the time of his death? |
| Tommy Heinsohn is 86 years old at the time of his death |
| What was the net worth of Tommy Heinsohn? |
| TommyHeinsohn estimated to have a net worth of $7 million. |
| Where was Tommy Heinsohn born? |
| Tommy Heinsohnwas born in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. |
| How many times was Tommy Heinsohn married? |
| Tommy Heinsohn was married twice in his lifetime |
| In what position does Tommy Heinsohn play? |
| Tommy Heinsohn plays in the position of a ptcher. |
| How many NBA Championship did Tommy Heinsohn win? |
| Tommy Heinsohn won 10 NBA Championships in total. |
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